Kunafa Tea Restaurant
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About Kunafa Tea Restaurant
On Thornton Rd, Kunafa Tea Restaurant serves Syrian small plates, mains and desserts in a casual, table-service setting. Kunafa arrives with a small pipette of syrup on the side, and it's typically ordered alongside baklava, Moroccan mint tea, or Adani karak tea. Sham kebab and falafel round out the recurring main dish orders, and a slow cooked lamb shank is also on offer. Servers are on hand to walk through the menu and make recommendations. The restaurant is halal and cash only, so bring notes or coins for the bill. Seating and décor lean toward a relaxed, afternoon-tea style rather than a formal dining room. Parking near the restaurant can be difficult to find, though street parking is available nearby.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryHalal food · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kunafa, karak tea, baklava and moroccan mint tea.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kunafa, karak tea, baklava and moroccan mint tea.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the kunafa and Arabic tea selection as the draw, with the Moroccan mint tea and Adani karak tea shared in a jug frequently called a highlight alongside desserts like the Dubai chocolate kunafa and Bouza Arabi. Close behind, mains draw praise too, including the sham kebab, falafel, mixed platter, and slow cooked lamb shank, most described as fresh and hot. Service is repeatedly called warm and attentive, with servers recommending dishes and one manager waiving a mistaken double charge. A recurring trade-off appears around consistency: one reviewer waited fifteen to twenty minutes for a takeaway kunafa and baklava that arrived dry and muffin-sized rather than fresh, and another called their kunafa the worst they'd had compared to the original. One review also notes the restaurant is cash only, with street parking needed nearby. Reviewers describe a cozy, casual room with comfortable seating suited to sharing dessert and tea.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the kunafa and Arabic tea selection as the draw, with the Moroccan mint tea and Adani karak tea shared in a jug frequently called a highlight alongside desserts like the Dubai chocolate kunafa and Bouza Arabi. Close behind, mains draw praise too, including the sham kebab, falafel, mixed platter, and slow cooked lamb shank, most described as fresh and hot. Service is repeatedly called warm and attentive, with servers recommending dishes and one manager waiving a mistaken double charge. A recurring trade-off appears around consistency: one reviewer waited fifteen to twenty minutes for a takeaway kunafa and baklava that arrived dry and muffin-sized rather than fresh, and another called their kunafa the worst they'd had compared to the original. One review also notes the restaurant is cash only, with street parking needed nearby. Reviewers describe a cozy, casual room with comfortable seating suited to sharing dessert and tea.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Amazing place. Atmosphere, deco and settings are amazing. We had desserts and Moroccan Tea. Absolutely amazing. Our server Farah was amazing and very friendly. She recommended Bouza Arabi to us. Absolutely amazing.”
- Google user
“I tried the Dubai chocolate kunafa with Adani karak tea. The place was very clean, with a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable seating. I can imagine this being a great spot for an Arabic-style afternoon tea. The kunafa was a little too sweet for me, but that is simply a matter of personal taste. Next time, I will probably go for the baklava instead. The Adani tea was delicious and worth coming back for on its own. The lady who served me seemed to be new or still in training, and another member of staff supported her when needed. It was lovely to see that kind of teamwork, as that is what helps a business succeed.”
- Google user
“5/5 ⭐ Kunafa Tea Restaurant Went here with a few friends and loved it. The food was proper Syrian comfort — the rice and grilled dishes were so good. We ordered the Moroccan mint tea in a jug to share and it was the highlight. Sweet, fresh, and perfect with the meal. Just a quick note: it’s cash only so bring some with you, and parking was a bit hard to find. We ended up on the street nearby. Cozy, friendly place. Definitely going back for more small plates and dessert.”
- Google user
“Nice décor, shame about the food. I popped in to pick up dessert as a takeaway and ordered the kunafa and baklava. I waited 15–20 minutes for my order, even though there were only two active tables in the restaurant. The baklava seemed at least a day old — dry, not creamy and fresh as others have described. The kunafa was also dry, and came with a small pipette of syrup on the side. It was muffin-sized, not how kunafa should really be made”
- Google user
“Amazing service .. great staff .. food was cooked to perfection I ordered a sham kebab uffff kebab was amazing .. family got falafel really nice too the red sauce we got some to take away haha and Adana karak tea was so good after the meal. Also thank you to the manager I accidentally ordered to 2 meals instead of 1 and he did not charge me it was on the house .. I’m from London so good to see such good service!”
Highlights
“Airy outfit furnishing traditional Syrian small plates, mains & desserts in a casual environment.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Kunafa Tea Restaurant
- 786 Restaurant4.41450.3 miGood for kidsReservations
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- The Kashmir Restaurant4.01,3840.3 mi
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- Des N Pardes Restaurant Bradford4.81,0230.4 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
lamb masala, tender meat, mixed grill with fish and lamb chops, halwa puri desi breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunafa Tea RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.71,401 | — | £10–20 | kunafa, karak tea, baklava |
| 786 RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4145 | 0.3 mi | — | complimentary soup starter, mixed grill platter, lamb and chicken kebabs |
| The Kashmir Restaurant | 4.01,384 | 0.3 mi | — | chicken mughlai, meat karahi, pilau rice |
| Des N Pardes Restaurant BradfordGood for kids · Reservations | 4.81,023 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | lamb masala, tender meat, mixed grill with fish and lamb chops, halwa puri desi breakfast |
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